Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series vs Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Black Bottle
★ 4.67
£23
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle
Kraken
£18
| Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series | Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Bottle | Kraken |
| Region | Other Scotch | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Blended | |
| ABV | 46.3% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £23 | £17.95 |
| Rating | 4.67/5 | — |
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle
Quick verdict
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series is rated higher (4.67 vs 0.00).
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle is better value at £18 vs £23.
For beginners: Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£23 vs £17.95)
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£17.95 vs £23)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)
Who should buy Black?
Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Who should buy Kraken?
Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Black Bottle Island Smoke - Alchemy Series
Only Kraken Black Spiced Rum / Half Bottle